Par. (starting.) Ha! What means this?
Pam. Be silent. I perceive a bustling about, and a running to and fro.
Par. (going to the door.) Come then, I’ll approach nearer to the door. (He listens.) Ha! did you hear?
Pam. Don’t be prating. (He listens.) O Jupiter, I heard a shriek!
Par. You yourself are talking, while you forbid me.
Myr. (within the house.) Prithee, my child, do be silent.
Pam. That seems to be the voice of Philumena’s mother. I’m undone!
Par. Why so?
Pam. Utterly ruined!
Par. For what reason?